What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This is a sportive tour covering 540 to 585 km over eight riding days. The terrain is hilly with some climbs. About half the route follows cycle paths; the rest uses country roads and secondary roads. E-bikes are available.

Is the Semmering Railway ticket included?

Yes. The train ticket from Wiener Neustadt to Semmering on Day 3 is included in the package price.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay mostly in 3-star hotels, occasionally 4-star, as well as inns and guesthouses, in double rooms with private facilities. Breakfast is included.

When are departures available?

Departures are on specific Fridays: 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep 2026. Other dates possible with a minimum of 5 participants.

Is parking available in Vienna?

Parking at the hotel costs approximately €30/day, or public parking near Donaustadtbrücke metro station costs about €25/week. Advance reservation is not possible.

How do I return from Trieste to Vienna?

Return transport is not included. Good train connections run from Trieste to Vienna.

What bikes are available?

Standard bikes (€149) and e-bikes (€290) are available for rent. No TOP bike is listed for this tour.

Vienna to Trieste: Habsburg Cities by Bike

Austria, Styria, Slovenia, Karst, Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Short Description

A grand cycling journey linking five cities that once shared the Habsburg crown. From the imperial splendour of Vienna you will ride through Austria's wine country and thermal springs to Graz, then cross into Slovenia past the vineyards of southern Styria. Maribor, Celje, and Ljubljana each reveal layers of shared Central European heritage. The route traverses the dramatic Karst landscape of caves and underground rivers before arriving in Trieste, the Adriatic port where Mediterranean warmth meets Austro-Hungarian elegance. History, culture, and diverse landscapes unfold at every turn of the pedals.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
Individual arrival in Vienna.

Day 2: Vienna – Wiener Neustadt (61 km)
Leaving the city centre, you will enter the Thermen wine region. The spa town of Baden, with its thermal springs, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wiener Neustadt, built with the ransom of King Richard the Lionheart, invites you to explore its medieval fortress architecture.

Day 3: Wiener Neustadt – Bruck an der Mur (63 km)
The day begins with a ride on the Semmering Railway, the world's first mountain railway and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (ticket included). From Semmering the route descends through Styria to Bruck an der Mur with its medieval buildings.

Day 4: Bruck an der Mur – Graz (61 km)
Following the Mur cycle path through the green heart of Austria, the landscape shifts from Alpine mountains to the mild basin of Graz. The Styrian capital will enchant you with its Schlossberg hilltop and UNESCO-listed old town.

Day 5: Graz – Maribor (75 km)
A highlight of the tour: the ride through southern Styria, one of Austria's most famous wine regions, with picturesque vineyards and traditional taverns. Maribor awaits with the oldest grapevine in the world and a charming historic centre.

Day 6: Maribor – Celje/Laško (77–89 km)
The route continues through the Slovenska Štajerska wine country. Celje is Slovenia's third-largest city; Laško is known for its healing thermal springs and historic brewery.

Day 7: Celje/Laško – Ljubljana (77–101 km)
Through traditional Slovenian villages and over the Trojane Pass with panoramic mountain views. Try the famous Trojane doughnuts. Ljubljana, one of Europe's most charming capitals, awaits with its lively old town, the Tromostovje bridges, and the hilltop castle.

Day 8: Ljubljana – Postojna (60 km)
The impressive Karst landscape with its caves, rocks, and underground rivers accompanies you. Postojna is world-famous for its cave system, one of the largest karst caves on earth. Nearby, Predjama Castle is built into a sheer cliff face.

Day 9: Postojna – Trieste (76 km)
Crossing the Slovenian Karst with views of the Adriatic opening ahead. Trieste welcomes you with a blend of Italian and Austrian culture, splendid architecture, and a celebrated café tradition.

Day 10: Trieste, Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend the stay.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesFriendsMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🗺️ Maps
🚇 Train Wiener Neustadt - Semmering

❌ What is not included?

✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🚎 Transfers not listed as Included

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This is a sportive tour covering 540 to 585 km over eight riding days. The terrain is hilly with some climbs. About half the route follows cycle paths; the rest uses country roads and secondary roads. E-bikes are available.
Which countries does the route cross?
Austria, Slovenia, and Italy.
Is the Semmering Railway ticket included?
Yes. The train ticket from Wiener Neustadt to Semmering on Day 3 is included in the package price.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay mostly in 3-star hotels, occasionally 4-star, as well as inns and guesthouses, in double rooms with private facilities. Breakfast is included.
When are departures available?
Departures are on specific Fridays: 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep 2026. Other dates possible with a minimum of 5 participants.
Is parking available in Vienna?
Parking at the hotel costs approximately €30/day, or public parking near Donaustadtbrücke metro station costs about €25/week. Advance reservation is not possible.
How do I return from Trieste to Vienna?
Return transport is not included. Good train connections run from Trieste to Vienna.
What bikes are available?
Standard bikes (€149) and e-bikes (€290) are available for rent. No TOP bike is listed for this tour.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

• More than 28 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 27 to 14 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package

• 13 to 08 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package

• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package

Starting from

€1,390/ person

or €1,474

Available

8 May 2026 – 25 Sept 2026

Departures

Friday

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Starting from

€1,390/ person

or €1,474

Available

8 May 2026 – 25 Sept 2026

Departures

Friday

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🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?

Which countries does the route cross?

Is the Semmering Railway ticket included?

What type of accommodation is provided?

When are departures available?

Is parking available in Vienna?

How do I return from Trieste to Vienna?

What bikes are available?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

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